About Us
We are a specialist talent acquisition consultancy, based in Brighton and London, UK.
We help SME organisations attract great talent and avoid bad hires. Our tailored talent acquisition services include recruiting solutions for individual and multiple roles, and optimising recruitment processes, with a focus on competitive, professional talent markets.
This page provides an overview of our purpose and how we work to support your hiring needs.
"Took time to understand our culture and needs, bringing us candidates who were a perfect fit for our team and values."
Lesley Hornung, Chief Marketing Officer
Our purpose
Our mission is to build work environments where people feel they belong, thrive, and can be at their best.
We deliver a first-class experience for both job seekers and employers, removing stress from recruitment experiences with a professional and personable approach.
Client recommendations and referrals are at the heart of our ongoing success.
How we work
Delivering the right results for our clients is our priority, prioritising their needs, character, and values.
Our personalised service is driven by our core competence in talent acquisition, a unique qualifying process, and transparent communication.
Our values are central to everything we do, supported by a unique qualification method that ensures fit and motivation.
93%
of our recruits who accept an offer start
100%
our completion on retained assignments
90%
our offer acceptance ratio
Our values
Positivity
We work with energy, enthusiasm and a positive mindset.
Uniqueness
We celebrate individuality, character and style promoting inclusivity
Openness
We build trust through open communication and open-mindedness
The team
Exceptional client experiences
David Dand
Founder
David founded Coreus, a specialist Talent Acquisition consultancy dedicated to helping ambitious professional SMEs overcome recruitment challenges and drive growth.
He has decades of experience in HR, holds a CIPD Advanced HR Level 7 and is a licensed career coach certified in applying and interpreting personality assessments.
David lives in the South Downs near Brighton, UK, with his wife and their three children. His passions include music, travel, and sport.
Geoff Allison
Principal Consultant
Geoff has 20 years' recruitment experience, including in-house, RPO solution design, agency recruitment, and management. He has worked for global companies like a Fortune 100 tech firm, the world’s largest oil company, and a "Big Four" consultancy, recruiting across the UK, South Africa, Kenya, Angola, and the Middle East
Jess Carballo
Operations
Jessica is a seasoned Director of Recruiting & Employee Development.
Jessica's approach brings positivity, adaptability, and innovative solutions. She excels in managing challenging and complex problems head-on.
Jessica is bilingual, bringing a beyond-borders perspective.
Lisa Dalgliesh
Talent Acquisition
Lisa leads our resourcing, offering a superior recruiting service and process improvement.
With a background working at organisations such as Goldman Sachs spanning law and procurement, Lisa's focus is exceptional client experience.
"A breath of fresh air when trying to find a new role."
Oz Chaudhry, Financial Controller
Stefan Pawlowski
Talent Acquisition
Stefan brings decades of talent acquisition expertise, helping organisations make better hiring decisions. He is also a qualified English language teacher, supporting clients with CV writing and international selection processes
Lisa Thorne
International Projects
Lisa specialises in cross-cultural projects and ED&I training, with awards including the European ‘Diversity Champion.’ Her expertise has greatly enhanced our cultural alignment and diversity efforts, including helping Barclays rise from 22nd to 3rd on the Stonewall WEI list.
James Hickey
Organisational Strategy
James, formerly the CEO of accounting and law networks Alliott Group and PKF International, advises our clients on People Strategy and Organisational Design leveraging his vast experience in the professional services sector.
